Putting a graduate -- and not a bride -- on a June cover was VERY progressive at the time! Makes one of Grandma's favorite magazines look a lot different, doesn't it?

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Sure, it's an April poster, but it's a perfect illustration of what I plan to do this evening...if I get a chance!

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HOORAY FOR JUNE!

A little Kate Greenaway dance to welcome the new month!

From the NYPL Digital Collections, of course!

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This fella is breaking out the straw hat for a summery Sharp-Dressed Saturday Night!

sketch by Richard Rychtarik from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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We're running out of May...and it looks like this dude is just plain out of luck!

calendar from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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There's a component of truth that isn't just the factual accuracy of a belief, but also how productive and adaptive the idea is. The most foolish ideas wipe out civilizations, whether they're logically sound or not.

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Eloquence Under A Threadbare Cloak https://t.co/P2HdtJsvPu Billy Cole (alias Tudor) argues with his wife about the disputed dates of his sister's legal marriage and his part in a criminal stratagem...

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This is a must-read for Middle Graders keen on action, adventure, and Arthurian stories!

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The wonderful has a fabulous new book out, and I'm delighted to say she's a guest on my blog today, talking about talented women artists of the period, inspiration for one of her characters:
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Trust Kate Greenaway to make hauling kids around in the rain look lovely. She can take the school run!

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THIS SACRED ISLE

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In a land divided, an ancient enemy unleashes the forces of chaos...

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This is a must-read for Middle Graders keen on action, adventure, and Arthurian stories!

The Search for the Stone of Excalibur by @ FionaRobyn.

mythology myths legends action adventure Arthurian
histfic teen YA MG ASMSG books ebooks
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THIS SACRED ISLE

⚔️Britain AD 593⚔️

In a land divided, an ancient enemy unleashes the forces of chaos...

Get your ebook today - only 99c/99p

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Something beautiful to bring some serenity to your night.
print from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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She's the Angel in the House...and probably the reason Lizzie Borden walked. In this week's post on a look at Victorian women who kill:



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Whether at tournament or in battle, a knight liked to win everything, including the ladies! ❤️



https://t.co/ABkWMn5enI

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One of those finds that's just too gorgeous not to share!

botanical drawing from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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Yeah, over the top. But hey, it's the first day of after a truly awful winter, so why not?

card from the NYPL Digital Collections.

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